Rare Earth Supply Push: The U.S. House passed the DOMINANCE Act to counter China’s near-total control of rare earth processing, aiming to build allied extraction and processing hubs to protect defense and tech supply chains. Climate & Grid Pressure (Canada): A Canadian Climate Institute report warns B.C. industry could face a 90% electricity shortfall if only half of planned projects proceed, as mines, AI data centers, and gas export terminals compete for power. Border & Tribal Land: The Tohono O’odham Nation sued to stop a second border fence segment between Yuma and Tucson, alleging DHS unlawfully took tribal land and shrank the reservation. Water Use From AI: Researchers estimate a “medium-sized” AI prompt can consume about 500 milliliters of water, raising concerns about freshwater demand from data-center cooling. PFAS Lawsuit (NC): Residents and advocates sued Robeson County over landfill contamination, alleging PFAS leaching that endangers drinking water under federal waste law. Solar on Reclaimed Land (IL): Nexamp and TurningPoint commissioned two community solar projects on a former coal mine site in Woodford County, using 100% U.S.-made modules and earning brownfield credits. Coastal Protection (WA): The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers plans Ediz Hook beach nourishment starting July 16 to keep a revetment functioning, with 38,000 tons of fill. Extreme Heat Rulemaking: OSHA continues work on workplace extreme-heat hazard rules, signaling more regulatory pressure on employers.